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Chipotle Pork Tacos

June 22, 2020 by Katy Maher

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These chipotle pork tacos are so dang delicious I thought they were worth a share, even if it isn’t one of the simpler recipes I have. And honestly, the recipe itself is not difficult, but it does take time. This was a weekend adventure for us as it takes 2-3 hours to prepare. The cabbage provides a perfect light and crisp balance to the pork. Paired with a simple side salad, corn, or vegetable of choice makes this a wonderfully balanced meal! See my notes below for some kid friendly adjustments! #findyourbalance

two chipotle pork tacos

Chipotle Pork Tacos

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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
Course Main Course
Servings 10 tacos

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless pork shoulder cut into 2 inch slices
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups broth
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 can chipotle peppers can use more if you like it SPICY
  • 10 tortillas corn or flour
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 3/4 cup cheese shredded (cheddar, queso fresco, feta – your choice!)

Instructions
 

  • preheat oven to 325 F
  • season pork with a little bit of salt
  • in your dutch oven, heat oil and brown each side of the meat pieces (about 3 minutes each side)
  • remove meat and set aside
  • add onion to pot and cook until slightly brown
  • add garlic, seasonings, broth, juice, and chipotle peppers
  • bring to a simmer, then add meat back in
  • cover and braise in oven until meat is tender (2 or so hours)
  • shred the meat and assemble the tacos!
  • top with shredded cabbage and cheese

Notes

If you have kids, like me, keep in mind that this recipe is spicy because of the chipotle peppers! I can’t speak to the flavor of the tacos without them, but if I had to guess they would still be amazing because of the orange juice, seasonings, and because it’s pork 🙂 Our toddler still ate these after dousing them with yogurt to reduce the kick. 
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